Infobruin for 
Tuesday, October 16,  2018
"B" Day
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Today's Events and Activities

Girls Golf (V)  - MSHSAA State Championships  - Swope Memorial GC, KC

Boys Soccer (JV/V) - Jefferson City - 5:00 PM - 179 Soccer Park, Jefferson City 

Today's Announcements      
 
Girls Swimming and Diving
will conduct their informational meeting for the 2018-2019 season, Thursday, October 18th at 6:30pm at Hickman High School in the Media Center!  All girls interested in swimming or diving for Rock Bridge should attend this meeting. For more details contact Coach Taylor Birsa at tbirsa@cpsk12.org


STUDENTS LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME JOB - should attend the JC Penny National Hiring Day on Tues., Oct. 16th from 2:00 - 8:00 PM!  Oct. 16th is an Early Release Day, so it's a perfect opportunity for you to attend the fair.  JCP offers flexible Schedules, Associate Recognition, Inclusive Team Environment, Career advancement opportunities, and a Great employee discount - up to 25% off! Apply in advance online at JCPCAREERS.COM or apply in store at the applicant kiosk.

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Rock Bridge High School is hosting it's annual "Sweet Night of Jazz" fundraiser to support the entire Bruin Band program. This special evening of incredible jazz music features the RB Jazz bands, dancing, desserts, coffee and a silent auction. We need YOUR help!

Here's how you can get involved:
  1. Support the Bruin bands by providing a tax deductible donation or purchasing tickets.  For your convenience, tickets and donations are available on-line at www.ecwid.com/store/sweetnightofjazz or in-person through Dianna Johnson in fine arts office. 
2. Provide a tax deductible silent auction item.   Bring to the Fine Arts office or contact Monika Goyal at  goyalmnm@gmail.com or Christi Farmer at  christi_farmer@hotmail.com to arrange for pick  up of your item.   
 
For additional information or questions please contact Lynn Milyo
 

 

RBHS PTSA FACULTY MEMBERS 2018-19

Laurie Adams
Jordan Alexander
Kris Arthur
Sandra Baker
Rex Beltz
Stephanie Brown
Hannah Casey
Marla Clowe
Jackie Collins
John-Mark Cooley
Newton Crosby
Cathy Dweik
David Egan
Chris Fischer
Darlene Grant
Abigail Gorsage
Lacey Hahn
Darryl Heaton
Lisa Holt
Betsy Jones
Alison Kaiser
Samanth Kanago
Kory Kaufman
Holly Kerns
Laura Kessel
Andrew Kinslow
Marie Klein
Eric Knutson

Anne Koppitz
Danielle Lamm
Susan Lidholm
Ben Loeb
Amy McKenzie
Josh Meidel
Daryl Moss
Dennis Murphy
Lisa Nieuwenhuizen
Ben Niewoehner
Teresa Norton
Michele Parker
Donna Piecko
Nancy Ragsdale
Jennifer Rukstad
Pamela     Slansky
Carrie Stephenson
Edith Stevens
Robin Stover
Randy Swift
Kevin Taylor
Lesley Thalhuber
Janet Thompson
Jen Turek
Rachel Victor
Melissa Wessel
Scott Wittenborn


Thank you for your support of RBHS PTSA!
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  • Parking permits are $45 for October.  - Any vehicle a student parks at RBHS/CACC must be registered with a parking permit. Please see Darryl Heaton with questions. 
Club Announcements
  
  • Bible Light Club meets in room 325, every Tuesday morning at 8:00 am.
  • Young Republicans:  We were able to order a few extra shirts!  The cost of the shirt is $15.00, please stop by room 325 if you are interested in purchasing our club shirt!
  • Spanish club will meet on Oct. 23rd after school (room 239)
     
RBHS PTSA Announcements

PTSA Meetings are held at noon on the 2nd Monday of the month during the school year. 

We would like to recognize and thank our RBHS PTSA 2018-19 Business members. 
 
The Shy Team of Remax Boone Reality
Columbia Associates Architecture and Interior Design
Gerding, Korte, and Chitwood; CPAs
TIG (The Insurance Group) 
Lynn Milyo Pilates
Wilson's Total Fitness
Johnston's Paint and Decorating
Sundvold Financial
Sally C Powell, DDS
Fit Team Global - Cheri's Team
Sara Fougere Catering

October 2018 - Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month! 
 
Celebrate National Arts & Humanities this month and enter this year's 50th anniversary national PTA Reflections contest.
This year's Reflections theme is Heroes Around Me.  Original works in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts will be due on Friday, November 2.  
 
- See the **2019 PTA Reflections Call for Entries video** here.
 
- Click here for official rules and details on how to enter.
- Complete the Student Participation Form to indicate your interest.  Due Wednesday, October 10 to Denise McGonigle, Principal's Secretary .
- Click  here  for your official entry form.  Due Friday, November 2 to Denise McGonigle, Principal's Secretary.
 
Get inspired!  #PTAReflections #ShowYourArt


National Arts in Education Week
 
Celebrate National Arts in Education Week by considering your entry to this year's 50th anniversary national #PTAReflections contest.  This year's Reflections theme is Heroes Around Me.  Original works in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts will be due on Friday, November 2.
 

 
Click here for official rules and details on how to enter.

Click here for your official entry form.
 
Get inspired! 

Counseling Announcement
  • SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY  for Seniors
    : John T. Belcher Scholarship Award, a $1000 annual scholarship
    is awarded to a student in each of Missouri School Board Association's 17 regions. Applicants are judged on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities and the quality of an essay. A statewide winner is selected from this group of regional winners and awarded an additional $1500. The school board of each MSBA member district is eligible to nominate one high school senior for this award. Seniors interesting in being nominated for this scholarship should see Mrs. Geyer in the Counseling Office for an application. 
    Applications must be completed and returned to Mrs. Geyer no later than Friday, December 14th. 
  • SOPHOMORES - HOBY State Leadership Seminars are for sophomore students who want to develop their leadership talents and become stronger leaders in their communities. Through engaging and interactive speakers, workshops, fun activities, and discussions, HOBY's dynamic 3-4 day leadership training explores leadership from three perspectives: personal, group, and societal. Students interested in attending the 2019 MO HOBY Youth Leadership Seminar should see Mrs. Geyer in the Counseling Office by Tuesday, Nov. 20th to be added to the registration list.  For more information about HOBY, visit http://www.hoby.org/programs/leadership-seminars/.

     
  • The Rock Bridge A+ Program and Counseling Department announce the following COLLEGE TOUR trips:
    Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO): Wed. Oct. 17th, 9:45 am to 2:15 pm.  Lincoln is a diverse, historically black university with small class sizes and many student supports.  They offer a $1,000 A+ incentive scholarship for a limited number of students each year.
    University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, M0): Thursday Oct. 25th.  UCM is a medium-sized public university with many majors and programs of study. 
    If interested, students should pick up a permission slip in the Counseling Office.  Deadlines for return of signed forms is Monday Oct. 15th (Lincoln) and Monday Oct. 22nd (CMU).
    See Dr. Alexander, Mrs. Reed or Mrs. Geyer in the Counseling Office with questions.

  • THIS WEEK'S FEATURED COLLEGE:
    University of Tulsa (https://utulsa.edu/)
    Location:   Tulsa, OK
    ACT minimum: No minimum published. Holistic review. ACT average is 30
    GPA minimum: No minimum published. Holistic review. HS average is 3.9/4.0 scale
    Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science (Cyber
    Security), Electrical and Computer Engineering, Film Studies, Finance, Management, Marketing, Mechanical
    Engineering, Music, Nursing, Petroleum Engineering, Psychology and Spanish.
     
    Unique Programs: Anthropology, Arts Management, Athletic Training (5-yr masters), Brewing Laboratory
    Science (certificate), Chinese Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer
    Simulation & Gaming, Creative Writing, Deaf Education, Energy Management, Geophysics, Graphic Design,
    International Business & Languages, Media Studies, Museum Studies, Musical Theatre, Russian Studies,
    Speech-Language Pathology and Women's and Gender Studies.
     
    Visit TU! There's no better way to see if a college is a good fit than to visit!
    For information about TU's campus visit programs go to : https://admission.utulsa.edu/visit-campus/
     
     
  • SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for Seniors:
    **For a complete list of current scholarships offerings, visit the Counseling 
    -->Scholarships webpage: https://www.cpsk12.org/domain/5783
     
  • Columbia African American Association Memorial Scholarship - multiple awards given, minimum award $500. 
    The Columbia African American Association (CAAA) is committed to the development of America's youth; specifically targeting African American students living in the Columbia, Missouri area. Our children are the future leaders of America and we accept the challenge and responsibility of preparing them for success. Our top priority is to cultivate and develop responsible citizens and leaders. 
    Application Deadline:  January 31, 2019 Application and additional information is available on the Counseling -->
    Scholarships webpage: https://www.cpsk12.org/domain/5783

     
  • Central Bank of Boone County Diversity Internship - Total Scholarship potential is $10,000/ year + a PAID Internship! Provides $1,250.00 per semester, or $2,500.00 per year, in scholarship funds for diversity scholarship/internship recipients.  The scholarship/internship is renewable for 4 years, or eight semesters based upon the recipient meeting stated academic and work performance goals.The objectives of the program are to provide financial assistance to students wishing to attend the University of Missouri--Columbia, Stephens College, Columbia College, Moberly Area Community College, William Woods, Westminster or other Mid-Missouri colleges; to provide a part-time internship to supplement educational opportunities and income, and to enhance the educational process; to make minority students aware of job opportunities at Central Bank of Boone County and within Central Bank company so they might be encouraged to seek employment with us  once they have obtained their undergraduate degree.  Application Deadline:  February 14, 2019 by 8:55 AM.  Applications should be submitted to Theresa Geyer in the Counseling Office.  Application and additional information is available on the Counseling -->  Scholarships webpage: https://www.cpsk12.org/domain/5783
  • SENIORS - 
    Not ready to go straight into another classroom after graduating from high school?  Why not spend your first semester of college traveling the world?!  Verto Education offers the only international gap year experience that partners with colleges to give full class credits so you can graduate in four years.  If you enroll by Nov. 15th, you can receive a $1,000 scholarship - the application is free!  For more information visit:
     
  • INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY : The MO Democratic Party is seeking motivated and passionate students for the Get Out the Vote Internship and Fellowship Program. Interns and Fellows will learn and apply principles of voter persuasion, voter turnout, volunteer recruitment and will help facilitate voter education events. All interns will leave the program with a better understanding of the strategic, grassroots, and personal aspects of politics, as well as a strong set of translatable communication and problem solving skills. Sign up with this link  to arrange an interview.

     
  • NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR:   Sunday, Oct. 21st 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the St. Louis University Simon Recreation Center.  For more information and to register visit: https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/st.-louis-national-college-fair/.  This fair is FREE for students to attend!

  • PARENTS AND STUDENTS - How to Raise an Adult One Read:  
    The Rock Bridge Counseling Office is excited to host our first One Read Book Discussion onthe book How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims.  In How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success. Relevant to parents of toddlers as well as of twentysomethings--and of special value to parents of teens--this book is a rallying cry for those who wish to ensure that the next generation can take charge of their own lives with competence and confidence.
    We would like to invite all Rock Bridge parents, faculty, and students to read How to Raise an Adult with us this semester and attend the book discussion on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM in the Rock Bridge cafeteria.  
    Copies of the book are available for checkout in multiple formats at the Daniel Boone Regional Library and available for purchase on Amazon, or at Barnes and Noble.
    Please RSVP via the following link by Wednesday, December 5th:  https://goo.gl/forms/Qlv01xvVrAf03diF3 if you would like to attend the discussion on Dec. 6th.

     
  • Students who have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part by Sept 1, 2017 are invited to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards! State Honorees receive $1,000! Apply online at spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit and submit completed app to your principal (Dr. Rukstad) by Nov 6, 2018!   
     
  • ACT Prep Session information is now available in the Counseling Office.  We will be having one Super Saturday (March 16) and two Before/After School sessions (December and Jan/Feb)  Please drop by the counseling office to pick up a sheet with more details and to obtain a registration form, if interested.  Please direct all questions to Theresa Geyer via email at tgeyer@cpsk12.org or call 573.214.3111.  Thanks!

COLLEGE VISITS
 
University of Nebraska
Oct. 17, 2018
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
 
University of Missouri: Kansas City
Oct. 18, 2018
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
 
University of Missouri: St. Louis (UMSL)
Oct. 19, 2018
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
 
University of Alabama
Oct. 19, 2018
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
 
Westminster University
Oct. 23, 2018
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Vanderbilt University
Oct. 25, 2018
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
 
Oklahoma State University
Oct. 26, 2018
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Illinois Wesleyan University
Oct. 31, 2018
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Please sign-up to participate in a College Visit in the Counseling Center!  

A college representative w ill be available to provide school information and answer student questions.  All visits take p lace in the Counseling office.  Please see Mrs. Geyer if you have further questions. 

RBHS Booster Announcements

Rock Bridge High School LOVES its players, coaches and teams! That's why we hold the annual (17th) FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME DINNER & AUCTION! We need YOUR help!
 
Here's how you can get involved:
1. Support Your Sport- the opportunity to make a tax deductible $50 donation to your team to help them reach their personal goal to purchase the item they have selected for the 2018-19 school year (uniforms, balls, warm ups, etc...). Check out www.bruinauction.com to make your donation.
 
2. Sponsor, donate to, advertise with and/or attend the 2018 For the Love of the Game Dinner & Auction! It is with the help of our RBHS and Columbia community we have raised over 1.6 MILLION dollars over the first 16 years to benefit our athletic program. Please consider being part of our team by going to www.bruinauction.com or email bruinfortheloveofthegame@gmail.com for more information.



The Bruin Booster Club promotes school spirit & provides programs & financial support to the athletic teams & student-athletes of Rock Bridge High School (RBHS).  Since 2003, the Booster Club has raised & allocated a significant amount of funds to benefit the Bruin athletic programs.  Those who purchase a Booster Club membership will receive a pass (or passes) to attend all home athletic contests in all seasons.  All money raised through membership dues stays at RBHS to support our student athletes, plus the pass can be less expensive than purchasing individual game tickets throughout a season.